Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

The retraction late Thursday was enough to prompt Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen to drop the hold she had placed on Admiral Kevin Lunday’s nomination to permanently lead the organization.

ACTING US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday reacts as he is nominated to serve as the permanent Commandant, US Coast Guard, during commencement at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, US May 21, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/MICHELLE MCLOUGHLIN)

ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

DECEMBER 24, 2025 19:15

Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

The retraction late Thursday was enough to prompt Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen to drop the hold she had placed on Admiral Kevin Lunday’s nomination to permanently lead the organization.

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Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

The retraction late Thursday was enough to prompt Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen to drop the hold she had placed on Admiral Kevin Lunday’s nomination to permanently lead the organization.

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